Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Drama.
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Theatre @ Home Kit – The Weir

Round out your Performance on Screen theatre experience with our Theatre @ Home Kits will provide you with reading material, podcasts, articles, music, recipes, cocktail recommendations and more, all around the theme of the performance!

Use before, during, or after your performance to further the experience!

NEW: Read our Performance on Screen Reviews!

The Weir is “by far the most impressive socially distanced theater webcast I have seen… Irish Rep is now way out in front of every other company in America when it comes to marrying technical innovation with artistic quality.” – Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal

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With The Weir, Irish Rep “makes a big leap…The result is as close to theatrical experience as one can hope for these days. It doesn’t hurt that the play is one of the best that Irish theater – and by extension world theater- has produced in 25 years.” – Joe Westerfield, Newsweek

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What to Watch:

Playwright of The Weir, Conor McPherson, is the subject of one of our Meet the Makers episodes! Conor speaks with Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciarán O’Reilly about playwriting, creativity, coronavirus, and more.

WATCH HERE

Company Member and Cast Member of The Weir Sean Gormley recited part of his monologue from past productions as Finbar, as part of our online series, The Show Must Go Online!

WATCH HERE

What to Read:

Read reviews from our previous productions of The Weir from The New York Times (2013) and The Wall Street Journal (2015)!

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Read this Q&A from 2017 by the NewStatesman with playwright Conor McPherson on the beginning of his artistry.

READ HERE

What to Listen to:

Conor McPherson’s The Weir is a haunting evocative evening you will never forget – so get in the mood with this eerie podcast by Richard MacLean Smith. He tells the story of the Cooneen ghost house of Ireland. Listeners – beware!

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Set in a pub, The Weir incorporates many things that Irish are known for – pints of Guinness, storytelling, tales of the supernatural, and a great sense of humor. Play some traditional Irish pub tunes to help recreate an Irish pub in your own living room!

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What to Eat and Drink:

A very traditional old Irish dish is the coddle – served hot and deviously in pubs across Ireland. This hearty stew-like dish made from bacon, sausages, and potatoes is a perfect meal to accompany The Weir.
This Dublin recipe by renowned Irish chef Donal Skehan, be sure to tag us on social media so we can see your creations!

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Nothing more tasty and perfect to settle you into the Irish pub atmosphere than a pack of Tayto chips! These Cheese and Onion flavored chips- known as crisps in Ireland – are available at any and every pub across Ireland! Delicious with a pint of Guinness, lager, or nice cold glass of cola!

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Settle yourself in for the evening with a full pint of Ireland’s most popular export, Guinness. No explanation needed!

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Learn how to make the perfect Irish coffee in time for The Weir! Only four ingredients needed: coffee, sugar, cream, and whiskey!

FIND THE RECIPE HERE

At Irish Repertory Theatre, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality theatre that is affordable and accessible.
We are proud to offer free and deeply discounted access to all virtual programming, particularly during the Covid-19 shutdown, when so many people are experiencing financial hardship.
We ask that if you are in a position to support us, you might consider making a tax-deductible donation in conjunction with this digital event. Your contribution will ensure that we can continue to offer top-quality digital events at low prices, create new jobs for artists and actors, and maintain our operations as we face an uncertain future.

 

 

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Learn more about The Weir: A Performance on Screen.